American Theocracy

Reading time less than 1 minute.July 25, 2022.

The conservative religious right is on the verge of legislating their view of God’s will and forcing Americans to capitulate to their faith. As America progresses toward what appears to be a theocracy, we discuss what that means, why it is a problem, and what can be done to counteract the inertia.

Dystopia Rising (The Brown Liquor Report & Faith Uncut)

Reading time less than 1 minute.March 31, 2022.

This week, Mike and Amera join the family over at The Brown Liquor Report podcast to discuss dystopia. Who defines dystopia? Are we in it? How do we navigate this moment in human history? This episode is full of helpful information, sobering truth, and dystopian laughs. We always have a good time when the family […]

A Climate Change is Gonna Come

Reading time less than 1 minute.October 30, 2021.

“All that you touch, you Change. All that you Change, Changes you. The only lasting truth is Change. God is Change.” (Octavia Butler, Earthseed) The world has changed. We changed it. This week, we discuss the theology that contributed to this current climate crisis, what we can expect, and what we can do about it.

Lenten Reflection: A New Day

Reading time 2 minutes.March 10, 2021.

Christendom is old, and arguments about who Jesus was, what he did, and why are just as old. Each of the gospel writers focuses on different elements of Jesus’ life and ministry. Unfortunately, for much of the history of theological discourse about Jesus, women and other marginalized groups were excluded from the conversation. That began […]

Process Theology w/Dr. Monica A. Coleman

Reading time less than 1 minute.November 21, 2020.

Rev. Dr. Monica A. Coleman joins us this week as we dive into Process Theology. Dr. Coleman discusses how Process Theology answers the question about evil and suffering, God’s power, and our place in this ever-changing universe. Join us as we liberate our faith! Check out more of Dr. Coleman’s work at https://monicaacoleman.com

The Power of Story

Reading time less than 1 minute.November 3, 2020.

Ahead of the election, we’re discussing the function and power of story. We look at the hero’s journey in the Bible and the theology of Parable of the Sower, The Color Purple, and Lovecraft Country. All of these tell stories around identity. We are asking who tells our stories and how do we reclaim that […]

God of Liberation & Conquest

Reading time less than 1 minute.December 14, 2019.

This week, Mike and Amera open the bible to discuss one of the most difficult portrayals of God. In Joshua 2, God gives Israel the land, only, the land is occupied. When God is the liberator and the conqueror, how do we sit with that? Which lessons can it teach us? Building on the idea […]

Remembering Dr. James Cone

Reading time less than 1 minute.April 27, 2019.

We lost a theological titan last April. This week, we remember the life and legacy of Dr. James Cone.

Saving the World: Ecotheology

Reading time less than 1 minute.April 13, 2019.

To celebrate the upcoming 49th anniversary of Earth Day, Mike and Amera are diving into how Christianity has informed the way we view the planet. They take a look at how some of those views may be changing, through the lens of Ecotheology. We have one planet and there are multiple movements working to save […]

New Listener Primer

Reading time 4 minutes.April 6, 2019.

We’re closing in 100 episodes! For those who are new to the show or may not have caught every episode, here is a list of good places to jump in (or catch up). These episodes provide a glimpse into what we do on Faith Uncut. Whether it’s your first time hearing them or a refresher, […]

The Problem of Evil & Suffering

Reading time less than 1 minute.March 16, 2019.

If God is so powerful and good, why does evil exist? Mike and Amera tackle this age old question. What does our answers about this say about God? This discussion looks at how other religions answer the question and explores the idea of a relational God. Do not miss this one!

Surrogacy, Suffering & Salvation

Reading time less than 1 minute.January 12, 2019.

Black women are tired! For good reason. To start the new year, we’re taking a walk through what contributes to this fatigue. One of those things is what we are traditionally taught about Jesus’ death on the cross. We’re using insight from Dr. Delores Williams to have this conversation we hope sheds some light on […]

Prosperity Gospel

Reading time less than 1 minute.December 8, 2018.

You know it. You love / loathe it. The Prosperity Gospel. This week, Amera and Mike discuss the history, impact and issues with this globalized phenomenon. The prosperity gospel boasts media empires and global brands but what is it based on? How does it work? Does it make sense with the rest of the bible […]

Evolution of Your Personal Theology

Reading time less than 1 minute.October 20, 2018.

Amera and Mike discuss theology, what it means to define your own and why your personal theology is important.

Social Justice is the Gospel

Reading time less than 1 minute.September 15, 2018.

We are back! To kick off season 3, we are addressing The Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel signed by John MacArthur and thousands of other faith leaders. We discuss some of the affirmations and denials contained in the statement, how and why a statement like this is made in the year of our […]

Church Hurt

Reading time less than 1 minute.July 14, 2018.

We have to address Church Hurt. It is real. We get real with it this week.

Sex in the Bible: Queer Theology Pt. 2

Reading time less than 1 minute.May 26, 2018.

This week, we continue our exploration of Queer Theology with Nick Gaines. We discuss cultural impacts on human development and sexuality and how that informs how we partner and parent. Churches that have been inhospitable to the LGBTQIA community cannot be confused when that community, who has supported the church, has to create some distance […]

Come Sunday

Reading time less than 1 minute.April 22, 2018.

This week, we’re discussing the Netflix film Come Sunday, the story of Carlton Pearson and his doctrinal shift regarding hell. What was the big deal? Why did it matter? Was he right? There are minor spoilers here but nothing that was not public information prior to the release of the film.

In The Beginning…

Reading time less than 1 minute.November 19, 2017.

So much of the Christian faith hinges on what happened in the beginning. This week, we discuss whether there are two separate creation stories in Genesis, the first marriage, if the description of creation literal or figurative, and all of these questions are pivotal to your faith.

God’s Sexual Assault Allegations

Reading time 8 minutes.November 13, 2017.

The world is discovering what sexual assault victims have long known. There are predators among us and those predators are legion. When we’re honest, many people who have never been a victim have also known. With each new allegation of sexual assault, the conversation is broadening. It is impossible to reasonably argue this epidemic of sexual […]

Do We Need Faith?

Reading time less than 1 minute.September 17, 2017.

We are back!! In our first episode of season 2, we’re trying to answer the question ‘is faith necessary?’ We tackle the issue of faith being a crutch, if there is a point to prayer, and how involved is God?

Church Planting and the Gospel of Gentrification

Reading time 1 minute.June 15, 2017.

I’ve come to realize that people like myself—white do-gooders, to be more precise—have not been taught adequate theology for our times. My neighbors do not care if you have a robust urban missiology. They would like secure, affordable housing and good schools for their children. They have practical, tangible needs that are altogether forgotten in […]